Signification
To lose someone's respect.
Contexte culturel
In Armenian culture, the eye is considered the most honest part of the body. 'Eye contact' is a sign of integrity. Therefore, falling from the eye is a deep moral failure. Similar to Arabic and Persian cultures, Armenians view the 'eye' as a source of power and judgment. This shared linguistic heritage is visible in this idiom. In Yerevan's youth culture, this phrase is often used to describe 'canceling' someone or losing interest in a romantic prospect after a 'red flag.' In Armenian business, trust is often more important than contracts. If you 'fall from the eye' of a partner, the business relationship is likely over forever.
Use the possessive
Always remember to say 'my eye,' 'your eye,' etc. In Armenian, it's 'իմ աչքից' or 'աչքիցս'.
Don't use for objects
If you drop your phone, don't say it fell from your eye. People will be very confused!
Signification
To lose someone's respect.
Use the possessive
Always remember to say 'my eye,' 'your eye,' etc. In Armenian, it's 'իմ աչքից' or 'աչքիցս'.
Don't use for objects
If you drop your phone, don't say it fell from your eye. People will be very confused!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
Նա ստեց ինձ, և հիմա նա իմ _______ _______:
The correct phrase is 'աչքից ընկավ' (fell from the eye).
Which situation best fits the phrase 'Աչքից ընկնել'?
Which of these is a correct use?
The idiom refers to a loss of respect, not physical falling or losing objects.
Complete the dialogue.
- Ինչո՞ւ ես տխուր: - Ընկերս ինձ խաբեց: - Դե, նա արդեն քո...
Disappointment leads to 'falling from the eye.'
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesՆա ստեց ինձ, և հիմա նա իմ _______ _______:
The correct phrase is 'աչքից ընկավ' (fell from the eye).
Which of these is a correct use?
The idiom refers to a loss of respect, not physical falling or losing objects.
- Ինչո՞ւ ես տխուր: - Ընկերս ինձ խաբեց: - Դե, նա արդեն քո...
Disappointment leads to 'falling from the eye.'
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes! You can say 'Նրանք իմ աչքից ընկան' (They fell from my eye).
It's not rude, but it is very serious. It conveys deep disappointment.
You would say 'Ես ընկնում եմ քո աչքից', but it's rare to say it about yourself.
Expressions liées
Աչքի լույս
contrastApple of one's eye / Beloved
Աչքը մտնել
similarTo brown-nose / To try too hard to please
Աչքից հանել
builds onTo intentionally stop respecting someone
